Cranberry Orange Scones
These easy Cranberry Orange Scones are packed with tart cranberries and zesty orange zest, creating a delicious scone. The flaky, buttery crust and the sweet and tangy fruit make a delicious breakfast or snack idea.
Servings: 8
Calories: 215kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- cutting board
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cut into small pieces
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter thoroughly.
- Add to the flour mixture the egg and milk until blended.
- Add the fruit, just until moistened.
- Knead the dough against the bowl until the dough starts sticking together.Transfer dough to a floured surface and form into 2 round circles.
- Cut the scone dough into wedges with a pastry cutter.
- Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Place each wedge on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper 2" apart on a prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each piece with milk and sprinkle with a little bit of sugar.
- Bake 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking pan or on a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg